Sans Superellipse Yivo 3 is a very bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, sports branding, packaging, industrial, athletic, retro, playful, commanding, impact, branding, signage, retro tech, compact display, blocky, rounded, squared, compact, ink-trap like.
This typeface is built from dense, squared forms softened by large-radius rounding, producing a superellipse-like geometry throughout. Strokes are heavy with prominent internal counters and narrow apertures that read as horizontal “slots,” giving many letters a compact, engineered feel. Terminals are mostly flat and blunt, with occasional notches and cut-ins that resemble ink-trap behavior, especially where curves meet stems. Curves on C, G, O, and S are more rectangular than circular, and diagonals (V, W, X, Y) are simplified into chunky wedges, maintaining consistent mass and a tight rhythm in display sizes.
It performs best in short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, event graphics, and brand marks where the heavy mass and squared rounding can carry a layout. It also suits sports or streetwear branding, packaging callouts, and signage that benefits from compact, punchy letterforms. For longer text, it will be most effective when used sparingly as an accent or display voice.
The overall tone is bold and assertive with a sporty, industrial edge—like signage or equipment labeling—tempered by friendly rounding that keeps it from feeling harsh. The squared curves and slit-like counters evoke a retro-tech and arcade-era sensibility while still reading as contemporary and graphic. It projects confidence and impact, making statements quickly rather than aiming for quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended to merge a geometric, rounded-rectangle construction with an industrial, cut-in detailing to create a distinctive display sans. Its focus is on strong silhouettes, compact word shapes, and a consistent motif of flattened curves and slot-like counters for immediate recognition.
Spacing in the sample text appears intentionally tight, amplifying a compressed, headline-driven texture. Several glyphs show distinctive interior shaping (notably in B, S, and numerals) that creates a consistent “cut” motif across the set, contributing to strong silhouette recognition at larger sizes.